Dr. Kanniraj Marimuthu
Best Orthopaedic Doctor in Chennai
Joint Replacement & Sports Injury Specialist
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon | Knee Replacement Surgeon | Hip Replacement Surgeon | Sports Medicine & Arthroscopic Surgeon | Shoulder Specialist
Dr. Kanniraj Marimuthu is a leading Orthopaedic Doctor in Chennai and a Senior Consultant at Apollo Specialty Hospitals, Chennai, specializing in knee replacement surgery, hip replacement surgery, sports injuries, shoulder surgery, arthroscopic (keyhole) surgery, and complex trauma care. With advanced fellowship training from Australia and France, he offers world-class orthopaedic treatment using evidence-based techniques and the latest minimally invasive surgical approaches.
Patients from across Tamil Nadu, India, and overseas seek his expertise for total knee replacement, total hip replacement, ACL reconstruction, shoulder arthroscopy, rotator cuff repair, meniscus surgery, and sports injury treatment.
Education & Qualifications
Dr. Kanniraj completed his MBBS from Madras Medical College, Chennai, one of India’s premier medical institutions. He pursued his MS in Orthopaedics at the Department of Orthopaedics, Sawai Man Singh Medical College, Jaipur, internationally renowned for developing the famous Jaipur Foot prosthesis.
During his postgraduate training, he received the prestigious All India Best Resident Orthopaedic Surgeon Award presented by the Bombay Orthopaedic Society at WIROC 2008, recognizing his exceptional clinical skills and academic excellence.
Advanced Training at AIIMS, New Delhi
Following his postgraduate training, Dr. Kanniraj served as Senior Resident in Orthopaedics at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, where he underwent advanced training in:
- Total Knee Replacement (TKR)
- Total Hip Replacement (THR)
- Revision Joint Replacement
- Arthroscopic Knee Surgery
- Sports Medicine
- Complex Trauma and Fracture Surgery
His research on Giant Cell Tumours of Bone won the First Prize for Best Research Paper at DOACON 2011, awarded by the Delhi Orthopaedic Association.
International Fellowship Training
Dr. Kanniraj’s commitment to excellence has taken him to some of the world’s leading orthopaedic centres.
Australian Orthopaedic Association Accredited Fellowships
Dr. Kanniraj completed Australian Orthopaedic Association-accredited fellowship training in Avenue Hospital Melbourne and St George Hospital Kogarah Sydney, gaining advanced expertise in:
- Computer-assisted Joint Replacement
- Minimally Invasive Knee Replacement
- Hip Replacement Surgery
- Arthroscopic Sports Surgery
- Shoulder Surgery
- Revision Joint Replacement
Advanced Shoulder Fellowship
He is among the few Indian orthopaedic surgeons invited to Clinique Générale, Annecy, France, one of the world's pioneering shoulder surgery centre.
There, he trained with internationally renowned shoulder surgeons Dr. Bruno Toussaint and Dr. Jérôme Bahurel, refining advanced techniques in shoulder arthroscopy and reconstructive surgery.
Visiting Fellowship in Revision Knee Replacement Surgery
Dr. Kanniraj completed a Visiting Surgeon Fellowship with Dr. Niek Tulp at Isala Hospital, Zwolle, Netherlands, in November 2016, where he further refined his expertise in complex revision knee replacement surgery and advanced revision arthroplasty techniques.
Clinical Expertise
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Why Patients Choose Dr. Kanniraj Marimuthu
- 20+ years of experience in the field of Orthopaedic surgery
- International Fellowship-trained Orthopaedic Surgeon
- Expertise in minimally invasive and arthroscopic surgery
- Advanced joint replacement specialist
- Extensive experience in sports injury management
- Award-winning clinician and researcher
- International publications and textbook author
- Personalized treatment plans focused on rapid recovery and long-term mobility
Academic Achievements
Dr. Kanniraj has published numerous scientific papers in peer-reviewed international orthopaedic journals and has contributed chapters to leading orthopaedic textbooks. He authored the chapter on Revision Hip Replacement in the Textbook of Orthopaedics published by the Indian Orthopaedic Association.
He is a faculty in many national and international orthopaedic conferences, contributing to medical education and training.
Patient-Centred Orthopaedic Care
Every patient receives a comprehensive evaluation and a customized treatment plan. Dr. Kanniraj believes that surgery should be recommended only when necessary, with a strong emphasis on conservative treatment, minimally invasive techniques, enhanced recovery protocols, and early return to work, sports, and daily activities.
Whether you are seeking treatment for knee pain, hip arthritis, sports injuries, shoulder problems, ligament tears, or require knee or hip replacement surgery in Chennai, Dr. Kanniraj Marimuthu provides comprehensive orthopaedic care backed by international expertise and evidence-based medicine.